The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1887-01-14
HERBERTS FORTUNE.

Old Mr.. TurnbulI had a will of his
own. No one disputed the fact, and
possibly no one would have objected to
It, had he acknowledged the right Of
anyone else to have will Of his own ;
but this he was by no means content to
do, being Of the opinion, it seemed,
that he possessed the monopoly of the
article.
Herbert Langley did not often go
against his unce's will. but when he did
then came the tug of war.
Mr.. Turubun had forbidden his
nephew, under pain of his perpetual dis
pleasure. which meant disiuheritance
and All end of all intercourse between
them even to dream of marriage with
Ethel Jarvis: and the young man had
fuuictlv inf Drmcd him that the said mar
triage had ceased to be matter OF
dreams. and was very soon to bea reality.
/ Consequently, opeU war was declared
Herbert was ordered to leave his uucle's
house at a moments notice, and Ger
.trude Roddy, the orphan daughter OF a
distant relative, was installed in his
place with all rights, present and pros
pective.
; Herbert had saved Ethel Jarvis life,
in very heroic and praisewOrthy man
Iner, upon the occasion OF a terrible boat
disaster. and he had become from that
imoneut the idol and hero Of the young
girls heart.
J As for himself, although he affected to
think lightly Of the deed and turned
aside all expressions Of gratitude a un-
called for vet he must have secretly
placed "a high estimate ON mis- conduct,
for he would accept nothing loss than
the life he had saved for reward.
the two Young people loved Ca"n
other faithfully and i0udiv. and us Ier-
bert left his mclo.s house, with proud
ami angry haste it was with deep
scrse Of the old mans injustice burning
hOtiy gt his heart.
What right had he TO bring me up
without profession, or other means Of
earning q livelihood, if my position in his
business were not q sure t.ug, TTc-
speclivc of his wishes with regard to my
marriage. or anything else: Even good
trade would be a boon now. As II l5--
Poor Ethel ~
Ethel kept house for her father in
pretty little cottage that they rented
near Hastings. from the windows Of
which they had, upon one side. the most
superb Of ocean views; upon Inc other
a woodland scene of the l0yeiest hills
and dale- IN the world.
Mr. Jarvis was q journalist whose
work WIS NOT nearly so remUUcratiVc as
it was haIG and constant. lately hi~
health had failed, and both mind and
hand had demanded rest, in n way tha!
could not be denied.
symptoms Of paralysis were evident,
and Ethel. in great alarm, insisted that
her f,thc should cease work.
Their little raiuy-day' fund was
called into .egui7ition. and Ethel herself
obtained & clork-hip in the town tcle-
graph OfIice-a position Tor which she
had qualified herself in secrecy, for her
father. 2 Gentleman by birth and Cdu-
cation. looked with horror upon the idea
Of III lovely daughter increasing their
iucCn.a Ev an aVOcutioU which called her
from tan shelter Of hcr home.
She broke the news Of the step she had
taken as gently a. possible, laughing
merrily at his old-Ta=hioncd objections
for so she styled them-aud coaXing
from him an unwilling consent TO that
which was indeed a necessity.
- Dear father. your old-wOrld notions
are mere prcJudiccs, in which take no
part. Anyway, it's only for a while,
dear for YOU know I, too, am OF = lit
erary turn of mind, and when that heap
Of scattered manuscript upstairs ia
netaruoruuusel into n successful book
then l will remember my duty to my
ancestors, and retire into private life.
In the meantime I must keep the pot
boiling iy electricity.
St:Ii another use forthe magic fluid g.
he replied with a smile; then sighed and
kissed the girls golden head, but offered
no more tIJftlitIl~ lb lt'fI L'at'4ttL.
Thus their affairs stood when Herbert
came and announced his uncle's
decision
a not flush rose on Mr.. Jarvis pale
delicate face and his fingers worked
neryouSlv.
" Nv daughter shall never marry into
a family where she will not be more than
welcome " hc said haughtily.
oil. I do not ask il, sir / have no family.
NJ uncle has himself severed all conncc-
tiOu between us, and henceforth l owe
him no duty. Your daughter Is nay be
tr0thed wife, with your consent, and,
please heaven. I will soon make home
which shall be worthy Of her"
He turned and caught her two hands
in his and drew her to his side.
Ethel, darling, ! have come 70 say
good-ny. l must 90 away at once"
''GO away she gasped in surprise.
Yes: I cannot stay to struggle in
poverty. Ihave an uncle in Australia
my fathers bruther-whO has often asked
me to Join him there
"He is rich. 1 will now accept from
him gratefully the assistance l have
hitherto sighted
The sooner 1 go, the sooner I can
return dear love, rich, and able to make
you happy. Ethel, darling, my ship
sails tomorrow y!
Tomorrow So soon All no; not
tomorrow And they plighted their